On this day in 1865, British surgeon Joseph Lister introduced a new technique to help prevent surgical infections.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1865, British surgeon Joseph Lister introduced a new technique to help prevent surgical infections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joseph Lister performs the first antiseptic surgery - August 12th, 1865

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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Joseph Lister performs the first antiseptic surgery - August 12th, 1865

Joseph Lister performs the first antiseptic surgery - August 12th, 1865